Grady storm history
Storm events recorded in Grady, Georgia between 1950 and 2025.
276
Total events
23
Tornadoes
21
Hail
10
Floods
8
Deaths
$80.6M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A strong tornado tore through northern Grady County, then crossed into extreme northwest Thomas County. Fifteen homes were destroyed and numerous damaged. Fifteen persons were injured, mostly from flying debris. Six fatalities were confirmed by the Georgia Emergency Management Ag…
Many roads and low lying areas were flooded. More than 700 miles of county roads were were undermined by the flood waters. A teenage boy drowned when he fell into rushing flood waters of an overflowing lake in Deer Lake subdivision. A man was seriously injured trying to save the …
Rainfall from Fay varied between 15 and 24 inches. Numerous trees and power lines were down throughout the county. Power outages affected 10,000 residents, with 3,000 of those in Cairo. Many county roads were washed out by flood waters. Two dams were breached in Cairo, which dest…
The F2 tornado raced northeast from just southeast of Climax in Decatur County to just southeast of Whigham in Grady County, then dissipated. Nine persons were injured, one critically. Ten homes were damaged and two homes destroyed on Piney Grove Road four miles southwest of Whig…
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Hail Hail
Nickel to quarter size hail fell and lasted several minutes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down onto several roads in Grady county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were down in Cairo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down onto Akridge Road.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This tornado was rated EF1 with max winds estimated at 110 mph. The tornado initially touched down in a wooded area just west of GA-111 in Northeastern Grady County. Some initial damage to a structure and further tree damage was noted along Rich Road. The tornado continued along …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This is a continuation of the Leon County EF1 tornado into Grady county. A tornado touched down in Killearn Lakes Neighborhood on Bass Bay Dr, snapping and uprooting several trees and knocking trees down on a couple of homes. The tornado moved northeastward, crossing Ten Oaks Dr,…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down near 3305 Hadley Ferry Road with the north and south bound lanes blocked.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold wind chills of 5-10 degrees occurred.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
In general, between 3 and 7 inches of snow fell across the county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
Trees and power lines were blown down from wind and rain that lead to power outages and blocked roads. All roads were cleared within 12 hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were several large tree limbs down and blowing around in the Cairo area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down in Grady county.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
There were around 40 trees blown down or on power lines. Around 1,600 customers lost power for a day.
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Water covered Live Oak Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Cairo with trees down on several houses.
Tropical Storm Tropical Storm
One tree fell on a porch causing an estimated $5,000 in damage. There were 30 trees downed. About 1000 residents lost power and one road was closed.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
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Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto Highway 84 just outside of Cairo.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at Boydville Road and Highway 84.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were blown down along Pine Level Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Two trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Three trees were blown down in the Cairo area.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were blown down across Grady county.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The Grady County Fire Department reported golf ball sized hail south of Whigham.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto a power line at Spring Hill Road and Highway 112N.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down at Pine Level Road and Owens Road.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down onto Harrell Road.
Drought Drought
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Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across Highway 319 near Mile Marker 5.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | 2 |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 2 |
| 2015 | 11 | 1 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 29 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 13 | 1 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 5 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 4 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 2 |
| 1970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |